Assistant Professor in Biology Genetics in Trinity College – USA

Summary

Trinity College in Hartford, CT, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Biology Genetics, starting in Fall 2027. The Biology Department seeks a broadly trained geneticist with a strong commitment to teaching a diverse student body and an active research program involving undergraduates. Applicants from various subdisciplines like genomics, developmental, functional, and population genetics, and diverse organisms, are welcome. Teaching responsibilities include introductory biology, intermediate genetics, advanced courses in the candidate's expertise, non-majors science courses, and first-year seminars. The teaching load is four courses per year for the first two years, then five. The college offers a competitive salary, benefits, start-up funds, research leave, and support for undergraduate researchers. Review of applications begins on October 8, 2026, and continues until the position is filled.

Key Facts

Department	Biology Department
Position Type	Assistant Professor
Discipline	Biology
Research Area	Genetics
Degree Required	PhD in biology or a relevant field
Experience	Post-doctoral teaching experience
Salary	Competitive salary
Contract Duration	Tenure Track
Deadline	2026-10-08
Required Documents	Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Graduate Transcript, Teaching Statement, Research Statement, Three Representative Research Papers, Names of three references
Employer Address	300 Summit Street Hartford CT 06106
Employer Contact	Dr. Hebe Guardiola-Diaz, [email protected]

About the Project

The successful candidate is expected to establish and maintain an active research program that actively incorporates undergraduate students. The advertisement welcomes applicants across a broad range of subdisciplines within genetics, including genomics, developmental genetics, functional genetics, and population genetics, utilizing a wide range of organisms such as Drosophila, Xenopus, and Saccharomyces.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach introductory biology courses
• Teach an intermediate-level course in genetics with a lab component
• Teach an advanced course in the candidate's area of expertise (e.g., cancer cell biology, developmental biology)
• Teach non-majors science courses
• Teach first-year seminars
• Maintain an active research program that incorporates undergraduate students
• Engage students and colleagues across a broad liberal arts environment

Required Skills

• PhD in biology or a relevant field
• Post-doctoral teaching experience
• Broad training in genetics
• Strong commitment to teaching a diverse student body
• Ability to conduct an active research program incorporating undergraduate students
• Expertise in subdisciplines such as genomics, developmental, functional, or population genetics
• Experience with various organisms (e.g., Drosophila, Xenopus, Saccharomyces)
• Ability to engage students and colleagues in a liberal arts environment

Who Should Apply

This position is suitable for broadly trained geneticists with a PhD in biology or a relevant field, along with post-doctoral teaching experience. Ideal candidates will have a strong commitment to teaching a diverse student body and an active research program that incorporates undergraduate students. Applicants specializing in genomics, developmental, functional, or population genetics, and those working with various organisms, are encouraged to apply. The role requires engaging students and colleagues within a broad liberal arts environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Benefits package
• Start-up funds
• One semester research leave every four years
• Summer support for undergraduate researchers
• Travel funds for professional meetings

About the Employer

Trinity College is a highly selective, independent, nonsectarian liberal arts institution located in Hartford, Connecticut. It maintains a rigorous academic profile complemented by a vibrant co-curricular program. The college has over 2,100 full-time undergraduate students from forty-three states and ninety-one countries. Trinity College emphasizes its location in the culturally and socioeconomically diverse capital city of Hartford as a distinctive asset, fostering strong connections with local neighbors, institutions, and organizations. It aims to prepare students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the start date for this position?

The position begins in Fall 2027.

What are the teaching responsibilities for this role?

Teaching responsibilities include introductory biology, an intermediate-level genetics course with a lab, an advanced course in the candidate's area of expertise, non-majors science courses, and first-year seminars.

What is the teaching load?

The teaching load is four courses per year for the first two years, and five courses per year thereafter, with labs counting as full courses.

What kind of research program is expected?

An active research program that incorporates undergraduate students is expected, covering a broad range of genetic subdisciplines and organisms.

What benefits are offered with this position?

The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, start-up funds, one semester of research leave every four years, summer support for undergraduate researchers, and travel funds for professional meetings.

When will the review of applications begin?

Review of applications will begin on October 8, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.